From a value standpoint, up grades do not cut it. The manufacturers/distributors make as much on the upgrade sale as they general did at the wholesale level of the main unit. Dealers want turnover, it is their economic life. Take VPI, their upgrade prices are insane, his name is Harry, not Edie. Yes, upgrades do make the listening experience better, but the value is not there.
Counterpoint upgrades discontinued not all
I guess this marks the end of an era. Some of the coolest Elliot upgrades have been discontinued this month and I assume more will follow. Upgrades to the SA-9, SA-11 and the SA-4 have all gone the way of the Dodo bird.
I wonder how this will effect the market for non-upgraded units, upgraded units and Mike's new Aria products.
The good news is that I met someone who is giving up their fully upgraded SA-9 for the Aria WT after comparing both together. I don't know if the decision was based on finances, sound quality or convenience but still it's a good sign for the new Aria pre.
I wonder how this will effect the market for non-upgraded units, upgraded units and Mike's new Aria products.
The good news is that I met someone who is giving up their fully upgraded SA-9 for the Aria WT after comparing both together. I don't know if the decision was based on finances, sound quality or convenience but still it's a good sign for the new Aria pre.